More about the Delft Technology Fellowship

How do I apply?

Requirements

You are a highly talented and motivated pioneer in a relevant discipline, with the ambition necessary to become a full Professor. You have a proven drive for scientific excellence demonstrated, for example, by publications in first-rate, international scientific journals, the ability to compete for external research funding and an extensive international network. You have post-doctoral working experience in industry or academia, preferably including experience outside of the Netherlands.

Depending on your level of experience you either are, or have the clear potential to develop into, an academic leader who guides and inspires her group. You have excellent communication and social skills, a coaching leadership style and experience in supervising research projects. You are self-critical and able to align your personal ambition with being an inspiring member of a team of first-rate colleagues.

Educational experience and affinity with teaching is important, as you are expected to participate in and contribute to the development of the department’s teaching programme.

This fellowship programme is open to female scientists currently not employed by TU Delft.

Application documents

Your application should include the following:

• Cover letter including:
  • your motivation
  • the faculty and theme of interest
  • the position desired (Full, Associate or Assistant Professor level)
  • how many years of post-doctoral working experience in industry or academia you have
• Resume including a detailed list of your publications and achievements.
• Contact information of references (names, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers and relationships to the references) of:
  • 6 references (Associate/ Full Professor) 
  • 4 references (Assistant Professor).
• Vision document (maximum 2000 words) containing your research proposal and your vision on 1) education, 2) leadership, 3) valorisation and 4) the embedding of your research into the Delft University of Technology organisation.

What we offer

As a fellow, you will be offered the unique chance to establish your own research programme of international repute, including generous start-up funding. The fellowships are awarded at full Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor level.

Employment:                   32 - 38 hours (0,8 - 1 FTE)
Duration of contract:     A temporary employment contract for 18 months, where a permanent                                                                    employment contract will be offered after a positive evaluation.

Salary ranges: 

Conditions of employment

The Fellowship starts with a temporary employment contract for 18 months, where a permanent employment contract will be offered after a positive evaluation based on confidence in results and development.

Complimentary to the Fellowship, Assistant Professors are offered an Academic Career Track, which takes a maximum of 8 years. At TU Delft we believe it is important to train you as an all-rounder and to really invest in you. Throughout the Academic Career Track, TU Delft offers an extensive ACT Development Program, consisting of a wide range of training courses and instruments in all areas of the academic career. You can find more about the Academic Career Track here.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice can support with advice for you and your accompanying partner about your individual settling needs in the Netherlands. Once arrived you can be supported with individual consults and diverse workshops. Located on campus are the International Children’s Centre and an international primary school which are subject to availability as well as several bilingual schools in the nearby surrounding. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. Should you have less than 5 years of teaching experience, we expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

General information about working at TU Delft can be found here.

Selection process